TOM YUM KOONG (HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH SHRIMP)
Tom yum is one of the most favorite dishes in thailand. There are 2 kinds of Tom Yum: Clear soup and with milk for the smoother taste. This is a Thai recipe and it might be too spicy for most people, you may reduce the spices or lime juice for lighter taste.
Provided by THAI CHEF
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Clean and devein the shrimps. Pound lemon grass lightly and cut diagonally for 2 inches long. Tear the center part of kaffir lime leaves. Wedge mushrooms into quarters. Coarsely cut the coriander leaves.
- Bring water to boil over medium high heat. Add salt, lemon grass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and mushrooms for 3-5 minutes or until fragranced. Then add shrimps and quickly lower the heat to low otherwise shrimps will shrink down the size. After the shrimps is cooked turn off the heat.
- In a serving bowl, combine fish sauce, pounded chili and lime juice. Pour the soup into the bowl and taste. Topped with coriander leaves. Serve while hot.
- *****For thai cooking all ingredients are not to be exact. You may reduce down the spices.
- *****You may add roasted chili pasted right after you add mushrooms into a soup and bring the soup to boil, and follow every steps until you pour the soup into a bowl then topped with milk and stir well. Then top with coriander leaves for garnish.
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Miriam Kathure
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Thai food, but this soup was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Marian Banahene
[email protected]This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors are very well-balanced and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spicy food.
Andreea Morosan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth is very flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, even without the shrimp.
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[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spicy and sour flavors. I've already made it twice this month!
Marco Miramontes
[email protected]This soup is a bit of work to make, but it's definitely worth it! The flavors are complex and delicious, and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.
DORCAS ASAVA
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The flavors are amazing and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Salman Subhan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a very healthy dish, so I feel good about serving it to my family.
Ahmadkhan Tahiri
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The flavors are perfect and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly.
Afolabi Olawale
[email protected]This soup was a bit too sour for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.
Jacque Estrada
[email protected]I had some leftover shrimp, so I decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and the results were amazing! The soup was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Hope Peter
[email protected]This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! He said it was the best Tom Yum soup he's ever had.
Roberte G Michel
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this soup was surprisingly mild. The flavors were very well-balanced and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
junid Boos
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of spicy and sour flavors. I've already made it twice this week!
Tahir Boy
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The flavors were perfect and the shrimp were cooked just right.
Musa Mohamed
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the spicy and sour broth, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Jhangeer Faraz
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredibly balanced and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.